Friday, May 27, 2011

Thrifty Cubby House

Yay! I managed to sew something this week. Using only thrifted linens I made this cubby for the kids, Harvey doesn't seem to mind the floral but Charlie, my almost 8 year old is way to cool to play in there. I pinched the idea from this book. I'm toying with the idea of adding a plastic window but for now it's easy to throw in the washing machine. Lets face it....do you ever really go back and finish those little touches when it works just fine the way it is?






Perfect for that wet week end or when Rosa's friends come to play. 

14 comments:

  1. UH-MAZE-ING! love those fabrics and wish i had a thrifty cubby! lots of fun will be had with that masterpiece. x

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  2. Oh my its gorgeous. Rosa is beautiful too so grown up cant wait to see her and lu together

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  3. I've seen that image on the front of that book online before, what a great idea- looks like Rosa loves it. I love that you've used some fabric already in your stash. Enjoy your weekend xx

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  4. Oh it's lovely Karlyn and look at Rosa's little face! She obviously loves it too.
    Vintage sheets...so pretty.

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  5. These are great aren't they? I started one at the end of last year that I am yet to complete made out of old camo style sheets.

    Hours of fun :)
    x

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  6. Karlyn how lovely! They're sure to have hours of fun with that for sure!

    Sheree xx

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  7. Love the details. I've always thought these were super awesome!

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  8. Hello swap partner lovely to meet you.I made a similar cubby house from old sheets many moons ago when my own kids were little I have to do it again for the grandies now.
    Am now going to get to know you thru your blog so I can work out what to send xxx

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  9. That's adorable, you're such a clever Mummy. I'd have loved one of those (still would, actually)

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  10. Gorgeous fabrics. The vintage sheets are glorious for this aren't they. We must be on the same wavelength as I made a temporary one for the kids recently in the backyard with half my stash and they loved it= photos coming soon! Also is that a hint of half strength natural white in the background?- looks fantastic. melx

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  11. What a lovely inexpensive idea. My daughter would live in hers is she had one!

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  12. You are one clever mummy .... and how gorgeous is your little girl - such great photos!

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  13. I love it - what a special place to hang out! :)

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  14. This is so cute Karlyn, your little girl is going to have so much fun playing with this. xo

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